Crema's Take
“OMI Cafe banks on generous portions and a spacious, quiet atmosphere that makes it the rare Chicago spot where you can actually concentrate for hours without feeling guilty about nursing a single drink. The matcha offerings and creative specialty drinks justify a visit, though the coffee itself is serviceable rather than exceptional, and the Wi-Fi can be temperamental during busy hours. It's ideal if you're prioritizing a calm, Instagram-friendly environment in Lakeview over seeking out roasting excellence or the city's best espresso.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Open late. Dog friendly. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →it’s so cute here! the tea was pretty good but the atmosphere is incredible. the late hours mixed with so much room to sit and the quiet music making it easy to concentrate. it’s great here! the staff were also really sweet and accommodating!! will be coming back :)
I started coming here around two years ago, I used to love it, raved about it to my roommates and friends, came every single day to work. My biggest issue back then was how unreliable the internet was, but the old employees used to try to get it to work for me. Now they just say…
This place has been here 2 years (it’s 5/25/2025) and the location is amazing for anything Asian from a seventeen (K-pop) pop up store to Japanese food to Thai or Korean and Chinese and lots of boba places and a Japanese cafe with yummy honey toast with ice cream at OMI. So you…
Cute cafe in Lakeview with lots of seating! A great place to sit and work for a bit or chat. I got the special biscoff latte that was cute but tasted like a normal latte honestly. The service was quick and friendly so overall a great experience!
OMI Cafe had incredible french toast, the matcha ice cream with it was 10/10. The portion size is sharable which explains the pricing. There is plenty of seating available. There is paid street parking.
Crema Reviews
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